Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation, analysis, and interpretation of material remains. These remains include artifacts (such as tools, pottery, and weapons), structures (such as buildings and monuments), biofacts (such as bones and plant remains), and cultural landscapes.
Archaeologists use scientific methods to uncover how past societies lived, adapted to their environments, and developed over time. The field overlaps with history, anthropology, and other sciences to provide a more complete picture of ancient civilizations.